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So we get up early to see the sunrise at Bryce Canyon.
Well, we got there plenty early. 

Anyway, here is a picture of "Limber Tree" from Sunrise Point. 
Note how it still hangs on even though the ground has eroded away from its roots:


Here is a (shakey) shot of Venus a while before sunrise:


The "Amphitheatre" at dawn:


The sun is on its way:


Here comes the sun...:


The "Amphitheatre" after sunrise, from Sunrise Point:


Looking from Sunset Point over the Amphitheatre, with Sunrise point top left:


Little trail on top:


More hoodoos:




Inspiration Point is the high point on the upper right:


More hoodoos:


Matt and Michael on the trail:




"Thor's Hammer":


Our traveling companions:


The whole gang:


On our way back to the hotel through Red Canyon:








On our way back home through Zion Canyon:






Matt scaling the rock:


Buds?  Or just tolerating each other?




We stopped to visit and feed the animals.  First, the elk:













The buffalo decided it was lunch time too:








And the Watusi:


Ever done that?  Accidently shot yourself in the face:


No on to Valley of Fire.
First, the petrified tree:


Scenery:


River of sand:


Claymations:


Plant growing out of the rock:


Lots of indian writings:




















Fun with light settings: